We all know Nicole Richie knows a thing or two about red carpets, so it's no surprise that the clutch purses from her House of Harlow 1960 always shine. We get the chance to see her working with a larger canvas on this Jolie Messenger.

While its name might be inspired by a Hollywood screen starlet, the Jolie is far away from black tie galas and soirees. Its spotted ponyhair gives it a real Western feel. I've never been the greatest fan of this furry skin, but it enhances this bag's rodeo vibe.

The Jolie isn't built like any messenger I know. While it has the style's relaxed charm, it's missing the distinctive flap. Perhaps we're best thinking of it as a bag which captures the messenger's essence, rather than one which mimics its familiar styling.

I'm not as wowed by the Jolie as Nicole Richie's pretty clutch purses, but it has several impressive elements. And for a relatively affordable $375, that's perhaps the best we can hope for.